Bart Franklin

Bart Franklin supports the procurement mission of the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, a critical component of the Department of the Navy responsible for sustaining the readiness of the U.S. Fleet through complex ship repair, maintenance, and industrial modernization. While his formal title is not publicly listed, his operational role centers on managing contract actions for mission-critical naval vessel sustainment, including drydock operations, propulsion system overhauls, and precision industrial maintenance. He handles a diverse portfolio of acquisitions under FAR Part 13 and Part 15 procedures, ensuring compliance with naval engineering standards and lifecycle support requirements for nuclear and conventional surface vessels. Franklin maintains consistent working relationships with key industrial partners including LAKE UNION DRYDOCK CO, SUNBELT RENTALS, INC, FLUKE ELECTRONICS CORP, PAULEY RODINE INC, and MOTIVE POWER MARINE, LLC. These vendors provide specialized shipyard services ranging from heavy machinery repair and calibration to marine power systems and industrial rental solutions. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for established, technically capable contractors with proven experience in naval industrial environments, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in quality assurance and regulatory compliance. His procurement strategy prioritizes open competition, with 76.5% of awards issued without set-aside restrictions, while maintaining a robust 23.5% commitment to Total Small Business Set-Asides under FAR 19.5. This balance ensures access to specialized capabilities while actively engaging small businesses capable of delivering shipyard-grade maintenance and technical services. Franklin’s acquisitions are overwhelmingly concentrated in NAICS 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing), with secondary focus on commercial and industrial machinery repair (811310), apprenticeship training (611513), and engineering services (541330). His expertise lies in procuring technical services essential to fleet sustainment, including hull integrity work, electrical system upgrades, and workforce development programs aligned with Navy industrial training standards.